Thursday, January 8, 2009

Finding Good Motorcycle Boots

By Frank Medley

Your motorcycle boots need to be able to do a variety of things. You want them to be comfortable, but also sturdy and protective. They must also have great traction and not wear out quickly.

What are the factors that make a good motorcycle boot? There are many, and this guide will bring some of them to your attention. Always remember to try on boots before you buy to find the right fit for you.

You may think that a slip on boot sounds like a good product. In practice, this isn't a good motorcycle boot to buy. Because it is able to slip onto your foot, it will also easily come off in an accident.

Some boots also claim to have special membranes which will allow your foot to breathe, but are completely waterproof. In practice, many of these claims don't hold up, so read reviews first.

Whatever size calf you have, a good motorcycle boot will close completely, with a covered zipper. An exposed zipper will allow either water or wind into your boot while you're riding.

A good motorcycle boot needs to have the right amount of flexibility, but still give you protection. Make sure to give yourself time to break your boot in before you go on a long ride.

In a good motorcycle boot, you should also be looking for extra ankle protection, to avoid breaking your ankle. This can come in to form of a hard plastic insert that is placed into the boot before it's closed.

Any good motorcycle boot will be one that both protects your safety and is comfortable while you walk or ride. Always make sure to try on any boot you're thinking of buying to test fit. - 16887

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